Lancaster Covered Bridge

Lancaster Covered Bridge. . , Built by the Wheelock Bridge Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the year 1872. The bridge spans 128 feet over the Wildcat Creek and is supported by cast iron abutments. The abutment design was patented by Alpheus Wheelock in 1870. Replicated original lettering from the southwest wingwall is below. The original wingwall section is located in its original position., Rehabilitated in 1972 by Jack Isom Construction Company, Inc. The work included replacing broken floor boards and posting a 3 ton load restriction., Major rehabilitation was performed in 1981 by Howard Heavilon. The work included the construction of the steel support structure currently beneath the birdge and the replacement of several floor beams and some of the decking., Rehabilitated again in 2006. The work included the replacement of the lower chords, floor system, siding, and the deteriorated members of the upper chord. The work also included repairing and stabilizing the cast iron abutments.